CPT Environmental Project Coordinator Jobs
Environmental Project Coordinator roles offer F-1 students on CPT direct exposure to regulatory compliance, site assessments, and stakeholder reporting, all of which must tie directly to your enrolled environmental science, engineering, or sustainability program. Your DSO must authorize each position before your start date, and the work scope must match your curriculum.
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Position Summary
The Co‐op will support the Environmental Services Section by reviewing MassDOT projects statewide to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Duties may include reviewing project construction plans, analyzing project areas using ArcGIS, evaluating projects against environmental regulations, reviewing and developing permit applications, and performing occasional field work.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Co‐op will work closely with MassDOT staff to complete all tasks and will gain a broad range of knowledge in environmental regulations, policies and practices, including the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Wetlands Protection Act, Resilience, Sustainability, Carbon Reduction, River Science / Fluvial Geomorphology, and various regulations and policies associated with hazardous materials, historic and archeological resources, and conservation land/open space.
The Co‐op will work closely with the Wetlands and Water Resources Unit to review projects and ensure federal and state wetland permits are received before project advertisement. Duties may include reviewing plans and permit applications, assisting with wetland delineations, geographic information systems (GIS) project screening, and data management in GIS, Excel, and/or other systems. Occasional field work may be required for site visits, wetland delineations, and stream assessments.
The Co‐op will work closely with the Wildlife and Endangered Species Unit to review projects and ensure federal and state endangered species clearances are received before project advertisement. Duties may include reviewing plans and endangered species consultations, assisting with consultation preparation and submittal, coordinating rare species permitting, GIS project screening, and data management in GIS, Excel, and/or other systems. Occasional field work may be required for site visits, rare species monitoring, and stream assessments.
The Co‐op will also support the Stormwater Unit in implementing the statewide Stormwater Program. This will include assisting with collecting drainage infrastructure asset data in accordance with the MassDOT Asset Management Program; reviewing stormwater retrofit design plans; developing an inspection and maintenance protocol for stormwater treatment facilities; developing permit applications and reports for Stormwater Retrofit Projects in accordance with state and federal regulations, and daily administrative tasks associated with the Stormwater Program.
In addition to meeting the minimum entrance requirements for this position, it is desirable that the selected applicant should possess the following:
- Familiarity in hydrology and hydraulics, environmental policy, wetland science, hazardous materials, or conservation biology
- An interest in environmental and transportation topics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Ability to operate effectively and professionally under pressure
- Self‐motivated with strong aptitude and desire to learn and perform duties with limited supervision
- Demonstrated ability to take direction and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated positive "can do" attitude
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
- For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
- For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.
- For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, Lucy Bayard, ADA Coordinator at 857‐274‐1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self‐select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Contracted Student Interns
Primary Location: United States‐Massachusetts‐10 Park Plaza
Job: Environmental and Energy
Agency: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Schedule: Full‐time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Oct 29, 2026, 2:17:19 PM
Number of Openings: 4
Salary: 20.00 - 21.00 Hourly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann - 8573688541
Bargaining Unit: Non
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsEnvironmental Project Coordinator CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
What types of Environmental Project Coordinator tasks qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT covers work that is an integral part of your curriculum, so tasks like conducting environmental site assessments, preparing regulatory compliance reports, coordinating remediation projects, and managing permit applications all qualify if they align with your enrolled program. Purely administrative duties unrelated to your field of study may not satisfy your DSO's curriculum integration standard.
Can I do part-time CPT as an Environmental Project Coordinator while still taking classes?
Yes. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not count against your 12-month full-time CPT limit and does not affect OPT eligibility. Many environmental coordinators start with part-time CPT during the semester, then switch to full-time CPT during summer if their program allows it. Confirm the specific hour threshold with your DSO.
How do I find Environmental Project Coordinator employers who understand CPT work authorization?
Search Migrate Mate for Environmental Project Coordinator roles filtered by CPT eligibility. Employers listed there are familiar with F-1 work authorization, which reduces the back-and-forth of explaining CPT requirements during the offer stage. Municipal agencies, environmental consulting firms, and infrastructure contractors are the most consistent CPT employers in this field.
Does full-time CPT as an Environmental Project Coordinator affect my OPT eligibility?
If you accumulate 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT does not count toward this limit. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT months carefully and discuss the cumulative total with your DSO before accepting a full-time position that runs close to or beyond the 12-month threshold.
What should my offer letter include to support a CPT authorization request for this role?
Your DSO needs the offer letter to specify the employer name and address, your start and end dates, your weekly hours, and a description of your duties that maps to your academic program. For Environmental Project Coordinator roles, include specific tasks such as permit coordination, environmental impact analysis, or field data collection rather than a generic job title, since the duty description is what your DSO uses to justify curriculum integration.